A walk through a nature conservation project which is home to a diverse biome with its associated attraction to birdlife and their introduction to several antelope species wandering through the grasslands and forest areas. The
The journey is as important as the destination
Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.
Upcoming Hikes
1 November 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Hettie Randall
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 10kms
Cost: R100
Starting from Drakensberg Sun Hotel, walking to the Blue Grotto via Fern Forest. There are a number of river crossings and steep section.
8 November 2026, 8:00 am
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3:00 pm
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Deon Small
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 5,5km
Cost: TBA
Join us for a weekend of hiking in the Monks Cowl area. We will be arriving on Friday night at the Mountain Splendour Resort. On Saturday we intend to hike past the Sphinx to Blindman’s
13 November 2026
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15 November 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Rob Melis
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 12km on Saturday & 9km on Sunday
Cost: Bring your wild or rhino card. Otherwise pay R70 each day.
A walk through the Tekwani Plantations in the Dargle to the base of a waterfall. Pet Friendly
14 November 2026, 7:30 am
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2:00 pm
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Iain Kerr
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 14
Cost: No Cost
Drive to Inkonka. Hike down the steep hill overlooking Howick Falls from WESSA Umgeni Valley. Continue along the floor of the valley at the base of The Saddle (Dry Mountain) following the Umgeni River. Spend
22 November 2026, 6:00 am
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6:00 pm
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Ali Engelbrecht
Exposure Scale: 3 steep climb down and up
Distance: ±12 kms
Cost: R40
Our prizegiving this year will be held at the MOTH District Hall, 14 Grosvenor Road, Chase Valley. We will meet at 11am followed at 1pm with a BYO braai, everyone to contribute a salad please.
29 November 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Danielle Scrutton
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: None
Cost: None
